Title: Simulate the process of compounding non-sterile products.
Course: Pharmacy Technician II (14152-II) > Section: Maintaining Medication and Inventory Control Systems

Simulated compounding shall be conducted in a lab setting with lab materials (e.g., inert products) and include

- assembling and maintaining equipment, lab materials (e.g., inert products), and procedures needed for compounding items of medication
- following standard pharmacy procedures for bulk compounding, including verifying, packaging, and labeling
- identifying sterile vs. non-sterile preparation procedures
- storing completed compounded product
- recording information as required by state or federal laws and/or manufacturer
- following USP standards and state and federal regulations.

See PTCB 3.6, 3.7 (https://www.ptcb.org/lib24watch/files/pdf/169).

See ASHP/ACPE 3.16, 3.17 (https://www.ashp.org/-/media/assets/professional-development/technician-program-accreditation/docs/ashp-acpe-pharmacy-technician-accreditation-standard-2018.ashx?la=en&hash=36EAA6511105A6C6BFEA4F30E193892F19E2C385).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the procedures used to compound medications?
- Why is it important to document the preparation of all bulk, unit dose, and special doses of medications prepared for immediate use or in anticipation of future use?
- Why is it critical to use aseptic technique in compounding certain medication orders?
- What laws, regulations, and policies govern the area/equipment used when compounding sterile and non-sterile medications?

Code of Virginia Statutes Related to Pharmacy Technicians

Va. Code §54.1-3410.2 — Compounding; pharmacists’ authority to compound under certain conditions; labeling and record maintenance requirements